The rotation axis of Jupiter is tilted at only 3 degress from being at right angles to the plane of its orbit. As a consequence, Jupiter's seasons:

A.&nbsp

Are similar to seasons on Earth

B.&nbsp

Are much more extreme than seasons on Earth

C.&nbsp

Are almost non-existent(much less seasonal differences than on Earth)

D.&nbsp

None of the above

4.

Because Jupiter has no "solid surface" to "tie down its atmosphere", the period of rotation of the atmosphere varies with latitude. This is termed:

A.&nbsp

Differentiation

B.&nbsp

Differential rotation

C.&nbsp

Rotational disparity

D.&nbsp

All of the above

E.&nbsp

None of the above

5.

Because Jupiter is so large, its period of rotation is:

A.&nbsp

Similar to the period of revolution of Mercury around the Sun

B.&nbsp

Similar to the period of rotation of the planet Venus

C.&nbsp

Too slow to be measurable

D.&nbsp

None of the above

6.

On Jupiter the varitaion of rotational period with latitude means that the period is greatest (ie. the "day" is longest):

A.&nbsp

At the equator

B.&nbsp

Halfway between the equator and the poles

C.&nbsp

At the poles

D.&nbsp

At the equator in spring/fall and at the poles in summer/winter

E.&nbsp

None of the above

7.

The rotation period of the planet can also be measured from periodic radio emission (tied to the magnetic field of Jupiter). This rotation period most closely agrees with the atmospheric rotation observed:

A.&nbsp

At the equator

B.&nbsp

Halfway between the equator and the poles

C.&nbsp

At the poles

D.&nbsp

At the equator in spring/fall and at the poles summer/winter

E.&nbsp

None of the above

8.

The "banded" structure of Jupiter's clouds:

A.&nbsp

Is most visble only near the equator

B.&nbsp

Is most visible near the equator and at mid-latitudes

C.&nbsp

Is most visible only near the poles

D.&nbsp

Varies with time but equally visible at all latitudes

E.&nbsp

None of the above

9.

The "surace" of Jupiter is chosen as:

A.&nbsp

The top of the troposphere (which is also the first later of significant haze or cloud as on Earth)

B.&nbsp

The "ammonia ice" layer

C.&nbsp

The "ammonium hydrosulfide ice" layer

D.&nbsp

The "water ice" layer

E.&nbsp

The top of the "liquid hydrogen" region

10.

The temperature at the "surface" of Jupiter is:

A.&nbsp

Somewhat warmer than expected based on the energy Jupiter receives from the Sun

B.&nbsp

About the expected based on the energy Jupiter receives from the Sun

C.&nbsp

Somewhat cooler than expected based on the energy of Jupiter receives from the Sun

D.&nbsp

A total mystery as the temperature is much colder than expected based on the energy Jupiter receives from the Sun

11.

Evidence for the interaction between the "Great Red Spot" and the adjacent "zonal flow" is seen in:

A.&nbsp

The rotation period of the "Great Red Spot" is very different from the rotation period of the adjacent "zonal flow"

B.&nbsp

The turbulent eddies that form and drift away from the dege of the "Great Red Spot"

C.&nbsp

The tranquil appearance of the center region of the "Great Red Spot"

D.&nbsp

All of the above

E.&nbsp

None of the above

12.

The "white ovals" seen on Jupiter are white because:

A.&nbsp

They form a deep vortex that exposes the white "water ice" cloud layer

B.&nbsp

They have very high cloud tops

C.&nbsp

They mix the cloud colors giving a net "white" appearance

D.&nbsp

All of the above

E.&nbsp

None of the above

13.

The "brown ovals" seen on Jupiter are brown because:

A.&nbsp

They form a deep vortex that exposes the low lying "brown" cloud layer(s)

B.&nbsp

They have very high clouds tops

C.&nbsp

They mix the cloud colors giving a net "brown" appearance

D.&nbsp

All of the above

E.&nbsp

None of the above

14.

Jupiter's strong magnetic field is believed to be a consequence of:

A.&nbsp

Permanent magnetic materials (like iron) in the rocky core

B.&nbsp

Extensive cloud layers that inhibit charged particles from the Sun from reaching the interior of Jupiter

C.&nbsp

Rapid rotation and an extensive, highly conductive, fluid region in the interior of Jupiter